Dog and cat food nutrition research from Petfood Industry

Petfood innovation: marketing vs. regulatory
In a competitive marketplace, products need innovative ingredients that are marketed to consumers—but in a way that complies with regulations.
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Nutrition Trends: Satiety and weight control for pets

News
Alltech to host Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium in May
Euromonitor report examines UK pet products market trends
Veterinarian tips for maintaining a pet's healthy body weight
Royal Canin petfood focuses on cat, dog breed-specific nutrition
Animal Cancer Center seeks overweight dogs for petfood study
Greenies dental treats conducts pet oral health study

Ingredient Issues
Greg Aldrich, PhD
Sodium selenite: Does this petfood ingredient warrant concern?
Jan 10, 2012
Selenium is an essential trace mineral for dogs and cats. Due to wide variation in selenium content among ingredients used to make petfoods, most manufacturers will include a supplemental source in their trace mineral premix. The predominant form used in petfood is sodium selenite, which has been used for decades without much issue. However, seeds...
Research Notes
Possible early indicators of feline obesity
Changes in plasma adiponectin concentration and cholesterol lipoprotein composition may be good early indicators of obesity in cats
Energy requirements of puppies for ideal growth
The results showed clearly lower energy needs for growth in these two different breeds than recommended in the NRC
Effect of dietary starch in cats and dogs
Prolonged elevation of plasma glucose concentration in cats may reflect metabolic adaptations that result in a slower digestive and absorptive capacity for complex carbohydrates
What is wrong with cats and dogs being fat?
Management of obesity involves nutritional modification as well as behavioral modification
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Palatability
The science and safety of petfood palatability enhancers
Recent palatability research, safety recommendations and the latest taste-improving products
Update: measuring petfood palatability
New ways key palatability companies are conducting and improving testing
Probiotic-powered palatants
AFB International's latest product incorporates probiotics, one of the fastest growing areas in the healthy eating segment of the human food industry
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New Petfood & Treats
Dood dog food
Dood says it makes dog food that is customized to the dog’s diet, accounting for weight, breed and age.

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Feelgood Treat Company Ltd. Feelgood Catwhip
Feelgood Catwhip from Feelgood Treat Company Ltd. is a cool, whipped chicken liver treat for cats.
Lafeber Company Nutri-Berries
Lafeber Company offers Nutri-Berries for pet birds.
Nylabone Products grain-free dog biscuits
Nylabone Products says its all-natural, grain-free dog biscuits are available at Costco Warehouses.
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